Thigh molder



7 June 23, 1959 p BLATT THIGH MOLDER Filed Jan. 28, 1958 fig-4 INVENTOR.fin/LA 54,477-

United States Patent This invention relates to the general art of womenswearing apparel and, more particularly, is for a thigh molder.

Many women have naturally unusually large thighs; and, with themodern-day close-fitting outer garments, they are confronted with theproblem of confining their thighs within certain limits so as to permitthe wearing of such modem-day outer garments and to present a neatappearance.

It is therefore the object of my present invention to devise anunder-garment that is capable of molding the thighs in such manner as topermit the wearing of the modern-day close-fitting outer garments withneat appearance and with a sensation of comfort and general satisfactionupon the part of the wearer.

Another object is to devise such an under-garment that is ofcomparatively simple structure and that can be manufactured and sold ata popular price.

Other objects will appear from the following description and claims whenconsidered together with the accompanyirrg drawing.

Fig. 1 is a front view of my present thigh molder illustrating themanner in which it may be worn;

Fig. 2 is a rear view thereof;

Fig. 3 is a side view thereof;

Fig. 4 illustrates the blanks of material from which this garment may bemade.

It is to be understood that the present form of disclosure is merely forthe purpose of illustration and that there might be devised othermodifications without departing from the spirit of my invention asherein set forth and claimed.

My present garment in the main comprises only three parts; namely, twoduplicate outer leg parts 1 and 2 and a crotch part 3. The outer parts 1and 2 are each of blank form of substantially inverted trapezoidal shapewith the upper edge of concave curvature and provided at one end with ashort vertical edge, these two edges being joined together to form thefront seam 4. The one-piece crotch part 3 is of substantially oblongform and is attached to the side edges of the trapezoidal parts 1 and 2and extends between the same at the rear of the garment at the waistband. A longitudinally elastic band 5 is attached about the top edge ofthe front part of the garment and is extended in the form of a loop orbelt So that is adapted to engage about the rear waist region of thewearers body when the garment is in position of use thereupon. Anotherlongitudinally elastic band 6 is at tached about the side and rear partsof the top edge of the garment and is connected at its ends to the band5.

When the garment is in position of use upon the body of the wearer, theband portion 5 is adapted to engage beneath her abdomen so as to haveuplifting engagement therewith and the band 6 at the rear upper edge ofthe garment is adapted to have engagement beneath her buttock; while theleg portions of the garment have snug engagement about the thighs of thewearer for the entire horizontal stretch fpr d'diin 2,891,549 l atentedJune 23, 1959 I I 1" e "starch t s i of "a porous material that ba smanallyh mach 'in any direction a'iicl'th'at is previaed'with a hiddena111- ness Where it joins the parts 1 and 2 so as to'peirnit effectivelysnug engagement of the leg openings about the thighs of the wearersbody. With this combination and arrangement, the inelastic crotch part 3upon the inner sides of the thighs will serve as an efiective anchoringmeans for the outer parts 1 and 2 which, by virtue of theirpredominantly horizontal stretch and snug engagement about the outersides of the thighs of the wearer, will confine and form her thighstherewithin. At the same time, there will be sufiicient stretch of theparts 1 and 2 to permit easy application of the garment to the body ofthe wearer in the manner intended.

It is to be understood that a Igirdle may be worn over my presentimproved garment which is intended only as a means for molding thethighs into most desirable form and which extend down below the bottomedge of the girdle when in position upon the body of the wearer. That isto say, the girdle will be relied upon, as heretofore, as a means offorming the wearers body in the region of her abdomen and buttock Whilethe present garment is intended to contribute the desired appearance ofthe wearers thighs for the purpose hereinabove stated. With this formand arrangement of thigh molder, which serves as a chafe panty under thegirdle, there is afforded a means of instant access for personal use atany time and with marked convenience. The effectiveness of this garmentfor the above purposes has been established by actual use, as well asits helpfulness in relieving the tired feeling and discomfort incidentto varicose veins; and it is believed that the comparative simplicityand popular price of this (garment will recommend it to those who mayhave need for it and the benefits accruing from the use of the same.

What I claim is:

l. A thigh molder comprising a pair of leg-enclosing members each havingan inner part with substantially inelastic material and an outer part ofelastic material, said inner parts together forming a crotch-engagingportion, a longitudinally elastic band attached to and extending aboutthe upper edges of said inner and outer parts, and a secondlongitudinally elastic band attached at spaced points at the front partof said first-named band and adapted to extend about the rear waistregion of the wearers body, said first-named band being adapted toextend about the buttock of the wearers body and being free of saidsecond-named band except at the aforesaid points of attachment.

2. A thigh molder comprising a longitudinally elastic band adapted toextend beneath the abdomen and about the rear waist region of thewearers body, a second longitudinally elastic band attached at spacedpoints to the front part of said first-named band and adapted to extendbeneath the buttock of the wearers body, outer thighengaging portions ofelastic material attached to and depending from the abdomen-engagingpart of said firstnamed elastic band and from said second-named bandexcept at the rear thereof, and a crotch part of substantially inelasticmaterial attached to said thigh-engaging parts and to the rear part ofsaid second-named elastic hand between said thigh-engaging portions,said secondnamed band being free of said first-named band except at theaforesaid points of attachment.

3. A thigh molder comprising a pair of leg-enclosing members each havingan inner part of substantially inelastic material and an outer elasticpart, said inner parts being in the form of a single substantiallyoblong blank and constituting the crotch-engaging portion, said outerparts being of duplicate inverted trapezoidal blank form with concaveupper edge in each case, a longitudinally elastic band attached to andextending about the upper edges of said inner and outer parts, and alongitudinally elastic band attached at spaced points to the front partof said first-named band and adapted to extend about the rear waistregion of the Wearers body, said bands being free of each other exceptat the aforesaid points of attachment.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTSHirschberg Sept. 10, 1901 Norwood Oct. 20, 1925 Lunney July 18, 1939Davis Mar. 30, 1954 Blais Aug. 31, 1954 Blatt Dec. 3, 1957

